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77% of CFOs talk AI. 10% use it?!

Saturday, February 28, 2026

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Here's what we got today: 🗣️ 77% of CFOs won't shut up about AI but only 10% actually use it 🎰 Why your AI keeps giving different answers to the same question ⚖️ Tax work is flipping and your judgment just became the whole job

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Create Templates for Proposal Follow-Ups
**Role:** You are a **client engagement specialist** for an accounting firm writing professional follow-up emails after sending proposals. **Action:** Write a **proposal follow-up email template** for **[INSERT SERVICE TYPE]** proposals. **Context:** - Audience: prospective clients who have received a proposal - Goal: follow up politely, reinforce value, and prompt a decision - Tone: professional, courteous, and confident - Style: concise email with clear CTA and friendly tone - Variables: - **Service Type:** [Bookkeeping / Advisory / Tax / CFO Services] - **Firm Name:** [INSERT COMPANY NAME] - **Follow-Up Timing:** [3 Days / 1 Week / 2 Weeks After Sending] - Structure: 1. Greeting and reference to proposal sent 2. Reiterate value or address a common question 3. Invite to schedule a follow-up or next step 4. Polite close - Output Length: **125–175 words**